Howell Carnegie Library Events for Children/Families

Contact library staff at 517-546-0720 to see if spots are available.

Events Between 10-10-2026 and 11-09-2026

Stuffed Pet Adoption Day (ages 3-7 with parents/caregivers)

October 10, 2026 11:00AM-11:30AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (25 seats)

Calling all animal lovers and curious minds! Kids can adopt a stuffed animal pet and bring their new furry friend on an exciting STEAM adventure. Parents/caregivers will lead their child through different Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities to learn how to care for their pet.

This event takes place at multiple times—see our full calendar. 

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Saturday, September 26. Please register each child who will be attending.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Stuffed Pet Adoption Day (ages 3-7 with parents/caregivers)

October 10, 2026 12:30PM-01:00PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (25 seats)

Calling all animal lovers and curious minds! Kids can adopt a stuffed animal pet and bring their new furry friend on an exciting STEAM adventure. Parents/caregivers will lead their child through different Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities to learn how to care for their pet.

This event takes place at multiple times—see our full calendar. 

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Saturday, September 26. Please register each child who will be attending.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Parent Child Workshop (Fall Session) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

October 12, 2026 09:15AM-10:15AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (33 seats)

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, August 31, for the Fall Session of the Parent Child Workshop (September 14-October 12, 2026). Please individually register EACH parent, each child, and each infant who will be attending.

The Parent Child Workshop is for children 6 months to 3 years old and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Siblings 5 years and younger are also welcome. Spend time together, play, experience art activities, and meet new friends. Community Resource Specialists informally discuss child development, speech and hearing, nutrition, and play and movement.

Workshop format: 

  • The workshop is a place to connect with other families and community members while spending time playing with your child. During unstructured playtime, families are encouraged to move about the room exploring different types of play, including dramatic, construction, language, gross motor, fine motor, and an art/activity station. While playing with your child, you can informally discuss any concerns or questions you have with that week’s Community Resource Specialist. 
  • After about 50 minutes of unstructured playtime, we have about 5 minutes of clean-up, where everyone helps put toys back into bins and closes the lids. 
  • After clean-up time, we will have a brief circle time to sing songs and rhymes together before the workshop ends.

Guidelines for the workshop:

  • The Parent Child Workshop is designed to give you or your caregiver a special time with your child for playing, reading, and spending interactive quality time together.
  • Please handle situations concerning your child in a quiet, gentle manner.
  • Remain with your child at all times. 
  • With the exception of bottles necessary for infants, no food is allowed in the room. 
  • Library staff will be in the area at all times to offer assistance as information and resource specialists.
  • Please stay home if you or your child is sick.

What to expect this week:

  • This week’s Community Resource Specialists focus on play and movement. 
  • This week’s art/activity station will feature finger painting. We will use washable fingerpaint, but feel free to dress yourself and your child in clothes you don’t mind getting paint on. We will also have smocks available. You can bring your child’s painting home with you.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Please individually register EACH parent, child, and infant who will be attending.

Read, Music, Play (RMP) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

October 12, 2026 11:00AM-11:20AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Monday, September 14, through Monday, December 14, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

STEAM Club Jr.: Gemstones (grades K-2)

October 12, 2026 06:00PM-06:30PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (20 seats)

Our STEAM Club Jr. explores the principles of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math for younger elementary students. This month, kids will explore simple gemology concepts. They will excavate gemstones and learn how to sort and identify different types!

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, September 28. 

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Read, Music, Play (RMP) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

October 13, 2026 09:30AM-09:50AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Tuesday, September 8, through Tuesday, December 15, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Read, Music, Play (RMP) at 2|42 Community Center (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

October 13, 2026 11:15AM-11:35AM @ 2|42 Community Church (no seat limit)

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays. Before or after the class, you are welcome to play and socialize with others at the 2|42 playscape. 

This drop-in session is held at 2|42 Community Center and runs from Tuesday, September 8, through Tuesday, December 15, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Once you arrive at 2|42, meet library staff in the "Kids Park" room. Thank you to our partner, 2|42 Community Church, for providing the space for this class.

Family Early Literacy Class (ages 3-5 with parents/caregivers)

October 14, 2026 11:00AM-11:30AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Wednesday, September 9, through Wednesday, December 16, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Tail Waggin' Tutors (grades K-6)

October 14, 2026 05:45PM-06:00PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (3 seats)

Read aloud to a trained therapy dog in a relaxed environment. No pressure—just the dog, its handler, and the child. Sign up for a 10- to 15-minute time slot; multiple sessions are available—check the calendar for other times. 

There is limited availability for walk-ins, so please register to secure your time. Registration begins at 9am on Wednesday, September 30.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Tail Waggin' Tutors (grades K-6)

October 14, 2026 06:00PM-06:15PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (2 seats)

Read aloud to a trained therapy dog in a relaxed environment. No pressure—just the dog, its handler, and the child. Sign up for a 10- to 15-minute time slot; multiple sessions are available—check the calendar for other times. 

There is limited availability for walk-ins, so please register to secure your time. Registration begins at 9am on Wednesday, September 30.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Tail Waggin' Tutors (grades K-6)

October 14, 2026 06:15PM-06:30PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (3 seats)

Read aloud to a trained therapy dog in a relaxed environment. No pressure—just the dog, its handler, and the child. Sign up for a 10- to 15-minute time slot; multiple sessions are available—check the calendar for other times. 

There is limited availability for walk-ins, so please register to secure your time. Registration begins at 9am on Wednesday, September 30.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Tail Waggin' Tutors (grades K-6)

October 14, 2026 06:30PM-06:45PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (2 seats)

Read aloud to a trained therapy dog in a relaxed environment. No pressure—just the dog, its handler, and the child. Sign up for a 10- to 15-minute time slot; multiple sessions are available—check the calendar for other times. 

There is limited availability for walk-ins, so please register to secure your time. Registration begins at 9am on Wednesday, September 30.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Family Early Literacy Class (ages 3-5 with parents/caregivers)

October 15, 2026 09:30AM-10:00AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Thursday, September 10, through Thursday, December 17, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Homeschool Creators (grades K-5)

October 15, 2026 11:00AM-11:30AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

This program complements students' homeschooling curriculum, providing art, craft, or science projects led by library staff. This week, students will use simple household ingredients to create a cool Halloween-themed chemical reaction!

Drop-in; no registration required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

See our Family Early Literacy Class for 3- to 5-year-olds who are not yet in kindergarten.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Read, Music, Play (RMP) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

October 19, 2026 11:00AM-11:20AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Monday, September 14, through Monday, December 14, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

LEGO Club: Stamp Art (grades K-5)

October 19, 2026 06:00PM-06:45PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (18 seats)

If you love building and creating, you'll love our LEGO Club! Each session features a different LEGO-themed activity. This month, kids will use LEGO bricks as stamps with an ink pad to create works of art.

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, October 5. 

Please note:

  • A minimum of 8 registered participants is necessary for this event to proceed as scheduled. 
  • Stay home if you are sick.
  • Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Read, Music, Play (RMP) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

October 20, 2026 09:30AM-09:50AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Tuesday, September 8, through Tuesday, December 15, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Read, Music, Play (RMP) at 2|42 Community Center (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

October 20, 2026 11:15AM-11:35AM @ 2|42 Community Church (no seat limit)

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays. Before or after the class, you are welcome to play and socialize with others at the 2|42 playscape. 

This drop-in session is held at 2|42 Community Center and runs from Tuesday, September 8, through Tuesday, December 15, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Once you arrive at 2|42, meet library staff in the "Kids Park" room. Thank you to our partner, 2|42 Community Church, for providing the space for this class.

Little Explorers (ages 0-6 with parents/caregivers)

October 20, 2026 06:00PM-06:30PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

You and your child will build early literacy skills while exploring with the senses and interacting with an array of sensory stations.

Drop-in; no registration required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Family Early Literacy Class (ages 3-5 with parents/caregivers)

October 21, 2026 11:00AM-11:30AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Wednesday, September 9, through Wednesday, December 16, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Family Early Literacy Class (ages 3-5 with parents/caregivers)

October 22, 2026 09:30AM-10:00AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Thursday, September 10, through Thursday, December 17, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Homeschool Creators (grades K-5)

October 22, 2026 11:00AM-11:30AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

This program complements students' homeschooling curriculum, providing art, craft, or science projects led by library staff. This week, participants will make a popsicle-stick spider web craft, then work as a group to construct a large web.

Drop-in; no registration required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

See our Family Early Literacy Class for 3- to 5-year-olds who are not yet in kindergarten.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Read, Music, Play (RMP) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

October 26, 2026 11:00AM-11:20AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Monday, September 14, through Monday, December 14, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

STEAM Club: Art with Edison Robots (grades 3-6)

October 26, 2026 06:00PM-06:45PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (20 seats)

Our STEAM Club explores the principles of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math for upper elementary students. This month, participants will combine coding and visual design by using Edison robots with attached markers to create their own art.

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, October 12. 

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Read, Music, Play (RMP) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

October 27, 2026 09:30AM-09:50AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Tuesday, September 8, through Tuesday, December 15, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Read, Music, Play (RMP) at 2|42 Community Center (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

October 27, 2026 11:15AM-11:35AM @ 2|42 Community Church (no seat limit)

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays. Before or after the class, you are welcome to play and socialize with others at the 2|42 playscape. 

This drop-in session is held at 2|42 Community Center and runs from Tuesday, September 8, through Tuesday, December 15, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Once you arrive at 2|42, meet library staff in the "Kids Park" room. Thank you to our partner, 2|42 Community Church, for providing the space for this class.

Family Early Literacy Class (ages 3-5 with parents/caregivers)

October 28, 2026 11:00AM-11:30AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Wednesday, September 9, through Wednesday, December 16, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Family Early Literacy Class (ages 3-5 with parents/caregivers)

October 29, 2026 09:30AM-10:00AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Thursday, September 10, through Thursday, December 17, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Homeschool Creators (grades K-5)

October 29, 2026 11:00AM-11:30AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

This program complements students' homeschooling curriculum, providing art, craft, or science projects led by library staff. This week, participants will investigate a pumpkin through measuring, weighing, and more.

Drop-in; no registration required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

See our Family Early Literacy Class for 3- to 5-year-olds who are not yet in kindergarten.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Parent Child Workshop (Late Fall Session) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

November 02, 2026 09:15AM-10:15AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (45 seats)

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, October 19, for this session (November 2-November 30). Please individually register EACH parent, child, and infant who will be attending.

The Parent Child Workshop is for children 6 months to 3 years old and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Siblings 5 years and younger are also welcome. Spend time together, play, experience art activities, and meet new friends. Community Resource Specialists informally discuss child development, speech and hearing, nutrition, and play and movement. 

Workshop format: 

  • The workshop is a place to connect with other families and community members while spending time playing with your child. During unstructured playtime, families are encouraged to move about the room exploring different types of play, including dramatic, construction, language, gross motor, fine motor, and an art/activity station. While playing with your child, you can informally discuss any concerns or questions you have with that week’s Community Resource Specialist. 
  • After about 50 minutes of unstructured playtime, we have about 5 minutes of clean-up, where everyone helps put toys back into bins and closes the lids. 
  • After clean-up time, we will have a brief circle time to sing songs and rhymes together before the workshop ends.

Guidelines for the workshop:

  • The Parent Child Workshop is designed to give you or your caregiver a special time with your child for playing, reading, and spending interactive quality time together.
  • Please handle situations concerning your child in a quiet, gentle manner.
  • Remain with your child at all times. 
  • With the exception of bottles necessary for infants, no food is allowed in the room. 
  • Library staff will be in the area at all times available to offer assistance as information and resource specialists.
  • Please stay home if you or your child is sick.

What to expect this week:

  • This week’s Community Resource Specialist focuses on the library and literacy. 
  • This week’s art/activity station will feature coloring and twisting a coffee filter to turn it into a butterfly.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Please individually register EACH parent, child, and infant who will be attending.

Read, Music, Play (RMP) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

November 02, 2026 11:00AM-11:20AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Monday, September 14, through Monday, December 14, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Read, Music, Play (RMP) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

November 03, 2026 09:30AM-09:50AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Tuesday, September 8, through Tuesday, December 15, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Read, Music, Play (RMP) at 2|42 Community Center (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

November 03, 2026 11:15AM-11:35AM @ 2|42 Community Church (no seat limit)

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays. Before or after the class, you are welcome to play and socialize with others at the 2|42 playscape. 

This drop-in session is held at 2|42 Community Center and runs from Tuesday, September 8, through Tuesday, December 15, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Once you arrive at 2|42, meet library staff in the "Kids Park" room. Thank you to our partner, 2|42 Community Church, for providing the space for this class.

Happy Little Painting: Kids Edition (grades 1-5)

November 03, 2026 06:00PM-06:45PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (25 seats)

Library staff will guide elementary students through independent explorations of various techniques, media, and artistic styles, enabling them to create their own masterpieces. This month, participants will make artwork using crayons and watercolors.

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, October 20.  

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Family Early Literacy Class (ages 3-5 with parents/caregivers)

November 04, 2026 11:00AM-11:30AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Wednesday, September 9, through Wednesday, December 16, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Family Early Literacy Class (ages 3-5 with parents/caregivers)

November 05, 2026 09:30AM-10:00AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Thursday, September 10, through Thursday, December 17, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Homeschool Creators (grades K-5)

November 05, 2026 11:00AM-11:30AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

This program complements students' homeschooling curriculum, providing art, craft, or science projects led by library staff. This week, students will use counting, rhyming, shapes, and more to solve a mystery: the Case of the Missing Turkey. Students will complete tasks and get clues to crack the case.

Drop-in; no registration required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

See our Family Early Literacy Class for 3- to 5-year-olds who are not yet in kindergarten.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Parent Child Workshop (Late Fall Session) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

November 09, 2026 09:15AM-10:15AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (45 seats)

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, October 19, for this session (November 2-November 30). Please individually register EACH parent, child, and infant who will be attending.

The Parent Child Workshop is for children 6 months to 3 years old and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Siblings 5 years and younger are also welcome. Spend time together, play, experience art activities, and meet new friends. Community Resource Specialists informally discuss child development, speech and hearing, nutrition, and play and movement. 

Workshop format: 

  • The workshop is a place to connect with other families and community members while spending time playing with your child. During unstructured playtime, families are encouraged to move about the room exploring different types of play, including dramatic, construction, language, gross motor, fine motor, and an art/activity station. While playing with your child, you can informally discuss any concerns or questions you have with that week’s Community Resource Specialist. 
  • After about 50 minutes of unstructured playtime, we have about 5 minutes of clean-up, where everyone helps put toys back into bins and closes the lids. 
  • After clean-up time, we will have a brief circle time to sing songs and rhymes together before the workshop ends.

Guidelines for the workshop:

  • The Parent Child Workshop is designed to give you or your caregiver a special time with your child for playing, reading, and spending interactive quality time together.
  • Please handle situations concerning your child in a quiet, gentle manner.
  • Remain with your child at all times. 
  • With the exception of bottles necessary for infants, no food is allowed in the room. 
  • Library staff will be in the area at all times available to offer assistance as information and resource specialists.
  • Please stay home if you or your child is sick.

What to expect this week:

  • This week’s Community Resource Specialist focuses on the library and literacy. 
  • This week’s art/activity station will feature coloring and twisting a coffee filter to turn it into a butterfly.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Please individually register EACH parent, child, and infant who will be attending.

Read, Music, Play (RMP) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)

November 09, 2026 11:00AM-11:20AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Monday, September 14, through Monday, December 14, 2026. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.